The director was not an unreasonable person. He was well aware that anyone owning such property here was definitely not ordinary.
Moreover, the fleeting glimpse he had just caught, that inexplicable sense of authority, sent a chill down his spine.
This was definitely someone they couldn't afford to offend.
"If you won't listen to reason with a smile, then kneel and be disciplined!"
Yuan Gang said, his hands in his pockets, his tone calm, his gaze towards them filled with coldness.
"Ring, ring—"
The director's phone rang. He walked to the door and quickly answered.
"President Wang, something has happened."
As the investor and producer behind it, they could be approached for any issues. Besides, they were the ones who found this location initially.
And having been chosen as director, he and the investor were naturally very familiar with each other.
"Hmm? What happened?"
Wang Zhiyuan asked directly after answering the call. After speaking, he added, "Let me tell you, the drama's reputation has exploded. On its first day of release, it already received a rating of 8.2. If the two lead actors can maintain this rating, we can definitely create a second part.
Then your status as a first-class director will be even more solidified, and you might even win a Best Director award. Director Cao, I must congratulate you in advance! Hahaha!"
Wang Zhiyuan started rambling on happily the moment he spoke.
"There's a problem now."
As expected, with those words, Wang Zhiyuan immediately became anxious: "What's going on? How could there be a problem? What kind of problem?"
The director explained, "We were just about to start filming, but the owner of the Marshal's Residence returned yesterday and insisted today that we not film. According to him, we filmed without his permission. Not only does he want us to delete all previous footage related to the Marshal's Residence, but he also wants us to never film here again.
So, I also want to ask you what's going on. The Marshal's Residence is an official site of Da Xia, and previously the department handling international relations. It shouldn't be privately owned, should it?"
Wang Zhiyuan suddenly took a deep breath and said in a heavy tone, "Wait a moment, I'll go and ask. When this place was leased, we signed the lease documents directly with the authorities. If the Marshal's Residence truly belongs to an individual, then this matter will be troublesome. We might even need to ask my grandfather to intervene."
Cao Shuangxiong's eyes widened: "It's not that serious, is it? It's just a filming location, do you really need your grandfather to get involved?"
Wang Zhiyuan said earnestly, "It's different. Don't you know that the Marshal's Residence has always been officially owned? And now, the Marshal's Residence, and it's on Chang'an Avenue, ten li long. Think about it, can it be owned by just any wealthy person?
The value of this piece of land alone could be equivalent to half the market value of companies in the capital. Do you think a wealthy person can own this? Think about it carefully. Anyway, when we signed the contract, it was still publicly owned, not privately owned. Something must have happened that we don't know about. I have to go and find out quickly."
"Perhaps, the money we make this time won't be enough to compensate for this place. Alright, I'm going to ask now. Don't provoke anyone. I'll be right there!"
After hanging up the phone, Cao Shuangxiong finally realized what kind of existence the person living here was, someone who could even alarm Wang Zhiyuan's grandfather.
Wang Zhiyuan was a typical second-generation elite from the capital.
And his family had considerable influence. His grandfather had once...
Cao Shuangxiong also hurried over and said respectfully to Yuan Gang, "Sir, please wait a moment. President Wang will be here soon to discuss how to resolve this matter."
Yuan Gang sat directly on a bench in the courtyard, shaking his head slightly. "I said, as long as you don't come here again, this matter will be resolved. There's no need for a big fuss, and we don't want to pursue it."
"Not pursue? How can I not pursue it? He hit me, how can I not pursue it? I want to sue him, I want my lawyer to sue him to death! Do you really think you can act with impunity in the capital?
I have President Wang backing me, do you really think I can't do anything to you? I'm telling you, if this matter isn't resolved today, my fans can level this place!
I have over ten million fans across the internet. Do you think you can quell the anger of my fans? Also, I'm telling you, this is not over. I will let you know what cyberbullying is!"
Zhang Xuanxuan was indignant!
As a top star now, he had been publicly slapped. Moreover, he made his living with his face, and now Yuan Gang had made it so swollen that he didn't know when it would go down, or if there would be any lingering effects. Naturally, he couldn't let it go!
Yuan Gang turned back, a hint of playfulness appearing on his lips. "I heard you're playing a marshal?"
Zhang Xuanxuan raised his head: "That's right, and I'm telling you, the marshal I play, even a real marshal doesn't have my presence! If you ask me, what's the Commander-in-Chief of the Three Armies? I guess he's too ugly, so they don't release his appearance!
Even if he stood in front of me, I would tell him what a true marshal is, what a born general is! What is the spirit of a Da Xia soldier!"
Cao Shuangxiong stood by the side, not daring to interject. The faint aura emanating from the person in front of him made him tremble with fear, let alone the true master on the second floor!
It was clear that Yuan Gang was deliberately trying to elicit information, and Zhang Xuanxuan was falling for it like an idiot.
If he guessed correctly, the person living here must have a very high military rank!
This was the Marshal's Residence, and only a true soldier could live here!
Moreover, he had a guess in his heart, but he didn't dare to pursue it further. If that were truly the case, then this matter would really blow up.
"Hey, Yuan Gang, why are there so many people?"
The main door was pushed open, and Mu Hanqi walked back carrying groceries, looking curious. Her eyes scanned everyone present.
"Sister-in-law."
Upon seeing Mu Hanqi, Yuan Gang quickly got up, retracted all his imposing aura, revealed a smile, and even trotted over to take the groceries from her.
"Sister-in-law, the boss is upstairs. He said he has something to discuss with you."
Yuan Gang said with a smile, putting the groceries in the kitchen while ushering Mu Hanqi away.
Mu Hanqi said "Oh," and then turned to go upstairs.
"Assistant, that woman just now was quite good. Remember, I want to see her in my bed tonight, understand?"
Zhang Xuanxuan whispered to his assistant.
The moment he saw Mu Hanqi, he was struck by her beauty and wanted to possess her!
The assistant nodded: "Okay, Brother Zhang, leave it to me. I will handle it."